Books with author Angie Simmons

A little girl spent the summer with her grandparents. During her stay, she helps with painting the house. She causes more work than is necessary. It was supposed to be a two to three day job, but it turns out to take five days to complete the job and repair the damages she causes. Somewhere between painting the house and painting the chairs her grandmother comes up with an great idea that just isn't.

What happened to the dinosaurs that once roamed Earth? Could they have been extinguished by an explosion or perhaps by a meteor? Through colorful images and accessible language, readers will explore the drastic events that forever changed life on Earth nearly seventy million years ago, learn more about the debris that's been falling to Earth for billions of years, and be introduced to the way Earth interacts with other objects in the solar system. Informative sidebars and fascinating facts encourage learners to ponder what lurks in space, and what it means for the future.

Many teens have a passion for writing, but it isn't always obvious to them how they can turn this interest into a remunerative one, much less a career. Though it may not be easy to get published, this volume explores the various ways teens can get their work published, both online and in printed form. Along with tips on how to polish their writing so that it's publication-ready, readers will also get pragmatic advice on working as a writing tutor, getting a start in journalism, self-publishing, dealing with contracts and editors, marketing themselves, and more.

These days, political candidates need to know how to make the most out of both traditional communication strategies and evolving new media strategies to appeal to voters. This edifying volume offers readers a behind-the-scenes look at how political campaign communications work, challenging them to critically analyze what they read and see in the news and social media. Readers will learn why communications are so critical and how they can get involved in political campaigns. They will learn about the various academic and professional paths they can take to kickstart a career in political campaign communications.

Harness the potential of the Mac for your teaching practice. This book provides a straightforward introduction to the Apple Mac and its features, offering guidance on making multimedia productions an integral part of the classroom programme. There are a myriad of tips and ideas to ensure that you get the most from your Mac and can customise it to suit the needs of you and your students. Other popular titles by this author include: Fun and Free E-learning on the Web and Assessment for Learning.